Saint Pete Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Pete Beach

With a population of 9,346, Saint Pete Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Pete Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Saint Pete Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maritana at Don CeSar (Don CeSar 3400 Gulf Blvd) and Chill- Restaurant & Bar (357 Corey Avenue) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Saint Pete Beach

Contemporary American
Very good (581 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (372 reviews)
Contemporary American
Very good (581 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (372 reviews)

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint Pete Beach

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Pete Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Pete Beach. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $50. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Pete Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Pete Beach. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $50. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Pete Beach

Most booked hotels in Saint Pete Beach

Treasure Island Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 618 reviews)
$399+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 786 reviews)
$469+
Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 611 reviews)
$243+
Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1298 reviews)
$159+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 378 reviews)
$282+
Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2179 reviews)
$199+

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Pete Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Pete Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.